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Reaven is not online. Reaven
Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Total Posts: 9181
04 May 2013 07:16 AM
So, Roblox's policy changes about builder's club and my own desire to never spend another cent on this game have forced this to happen about a month earlier than I actually wanted it to. I could go into a long rant about why I really don't enjoy this game, but that'd be useless.

I'm not going to be in charge of APN anymore. It's been 3 years, and I have medical school to attend to soon. I'm still going to be on as a sort of guide, since I don't expect anyone to be totally perfect for any job. I know I'll never end up being a perfect leader. I'm leaving as one of the longest running leaders on Roblox, with very few other old leaders that I even can still associate with. After 5 years, I have an extremely small number of friends who have truly stuck with me through this entire time. At the time of this thread, Varnassi will be taking over APN. Technically later on this day, but I imagine that'll be past tense after a day of this forum. He'll do well. People just need to understand that he's not me, and it's not possible for him to act like me.

This is all the formality stuff that I need to discuss; cue the philosophy that I wish to speak.

Even before I get to my recognitions of people I hold dear, I want to recognize LordAttila, or Attila7, as the best friend I've ever seen on this site. It is completely irrelevant to me as to what anyone seems to think of him. His problems, what he causes on Roblox, or what he's done that people don't agree with. No one else has known me for 4 years and stayed true to me, whatever has gone on. It's confused many people as to why I'd ever keep him around, but no one truly understands what it's meant to me to have someone like him, who I trust more than anyone I've ever met on this site. And who's been there consistently, and kept me enjoying a game that hasn't brought me pleasure in 2 years. I stay because of APN, and Attila. Not because I want to play this game.

Through many years of the same group, I've learned a vast amount that, while I will likely never tell anyone about, has improved my life far more than anything else. For 3 years I've been in charge of a group that has eventually reached a population that is nearly the size of my hometown. And from that a responsibility breeds in me.

I wish to elaborate on what I believe leadership is. It's come as a great shame to me to see the way people are on this site. People who gain power and wealth, and openly admit that their policies are corrupted, arrogant, and that it's their selfish desires that make them successful. For 3 years I've sat here, and I've refused to become that. I'm not here for the power, the wealth, the fame. Those terms share little meaning to me besides what they give me the ability to do.

Any power I've gained has gone specifically into benefiting APN. Being an influential leader of a larger group, I recognize what such power gets me, and I take advantage of that. Taking advantage of power isn't inherently wrong, it's the end goal of a singular idea. I would defend my usage of power to the end of keeping APN what it is. The wealth I've amassed has gone entirely into APN. The tiny vanity I've taken for my own benefit has been my Raven hat. Beyond such, anything I've gained or sold has been a process to improve APN. Fame is a reality of my situation. It's not something I even want beyond that I can use it to help APN. I hardly care if anyone recognizes me for anything, as long as it's proven to make APN a better and more idealistic group.

That doesn't always mean working for APN on something, but it does mean upholding the morals and values that I believe are important to APN. Sometimes branching out defends APN indirectly. Sometimes it means bringing beliefs to others so that they can experience what I want to bring to Roblox. APN is everything I've worked for, but in truth APN works for everyone else. I haven't seen APN run around attempting to defend corruption and arrogance that doesn't exist. It's had no need to defend APN from anything but libel and slander that seek to harm it. There can be no true assault on APN, when we already attempt to enforce as strict ideals and morals as we can. APN is still realistic, and even it doesn't have the ability to realize perfection. But what it does is sways things in the other direction, away from the beliefs that claim many groups and leaders.

Most of such beliefs and desires of grandeur stem from already realized power and wealth. As groups gain size, many lose what made them truly great as small clans. Many small groups are simply tight nit groups of friends who have the ability to be pure souls and simply enjoy their lives without seeking to put others down for their power.

Many leaders view their power as selfish. That what they do is with the idea that them and their creation will be some kind of all powerful force that dominates Roblox. People want their desires fulfilled, and they go to near infinite means to achieve them. One of the greatest concerns with Roblox, and the real world, is that corrupted, immoral actions appear to lead to success on the easiest path. Groups anger the clan world with the specific idea that they will be seen as evil. Once they are hated, they become successful because people lash out against them, giving them influence and wealth.

Yet their power is going to the wrong ends. Leaders forget that they lead, and serve as an example to thousands of people. Every action one takes has the potential to influence an incredibly large number of kids. What justifies selfishness then? In a year, I'll likely be a thing of the past. I don't expect to be remembered. I'll be whatever people make effort to remember. If they see it as valuable to continue to follow me, then that is what they will do, and I will do everything to make sure people learn positive things from me if that's the case. But what about when people don't care to remember, and even APN is long gone? People fall, and few are remembered. Empires fall, and few people can truly name every great land that has been on our Earth. The Caliphates? Anyone remember those? Some of the Caliphates conquered extremely vast parts of their known Earth. I wouldn't imagine many people can name every Chinese dynasty, every iteration of a middle eastern empire, the extended European history of powers, or what lands rose and fell in Africa.

What's important are the lasting effects. I might not be remembered, and that's perfectly fine. But I won't accept being forgotten or remembered if the effect I've had on people has been negative. As an example to people, I have sought to prove that I can be successful too. I don't need to run around and be a terrible person to make my group work. If children are going to base a small portion of their life ideas off me, if any at all, I'm going to act with justice and positivity. They should gain from me, not waste their time on a game. Roblox is a game, but what about game says the community should totally disregard any sort of future ideals. I might affect someone's future, and I'm not going to make selfish grabs for power and ignore that nothing only affects me.

That is something leaders forget, and that I'm very sad to see. If we worked towards positive world benefits, maybe we could get somewhere. I enjoyed leading APN. I might not have liked the game much, but I enjoyed what I did. Success doesn't have to be bred from evil.

We all are forgotten eventually. What does it matter to anyone what someone's done with their life? If you can't look in a mirror and say "I'm improving things, and that makes me satisfied with myself," but instead "I have temporary wealth and power, but now I've made things worse for them I leave," then you need to look at what you're doing again.

That is what I have to say. Take it for what you will. Agree, disagree, that's what philosophy is for. I would even go as far as to say that you should totally reject everything I say, then determine what your own life philosophy is. Maybe come back someday and look back at what I've said. See what you think of it when you know who you are.
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Oh yeah, these people are neat. If I didn't put you, it's probably because I didn't put you. I can't put everyone.

-LordAttila (see above)
-Varnassi- You're pretty cool. Good luck bringing Irishness to the ownership of APN.
-Heypeople2011- Your name is terrible but you're rather dedicated.
-doomknight4255- Whatever account you're using now, you still talk to me, which is kinda neat.
-treatzyjr12-You've been in APN a while....
-Xshafeex-I don't know what you do, but you're the best at whatever it is :D
-sim4city-someday you'll figure out how to script something that conquers the Earth.
-outlaw011- Demoted.
-CaptainAndy- I like you. I don't really know why but let's just stick with it.
-Vaktus- No matter what people say about you, you're probably one of the best people I've met on Roblox.
-Dologan- You're probably one of the second best people I've met on Roblox.
-Bobatheman- Before you went power hungry and crazed, you were a good friend.
-8Suntzu8- You were okay.
-Dignatio- You're one of the only other leaders who I actually think believes the things I do.
-Texar- I'll still see you, and most people don't know you, but you're smart.

I have seen people in the thousands,
and when I come to my dear home,
I rest my sword on its peaceful stand,
far from the stress of my kingly throne.

I take some time to clear my doubts,
the land I've left, the people I endear,
wonder if it shall all stand stout;
what will shine that is now unclear.

There is no point to worry,
the land shall flourish readily,
it will carry on its epic journey;
it's forever proven to be that hardy.

So it's time to end my reign,
bind up my old claymore,
uptake my throne, you next suzerain,
For the Raven doth quoth nevermore.
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Tobiscuits is not online. Tobiscuits
Joined: 02 Dec 2011
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04 May 2013 07:23 AM
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williamis3 is not online. williamis3
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04 May 2013 07:24 AM
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mrstupid1234 is not online. mrstupid1234
Joined: 30 Apr 2009
Total Posts: 560
04 May 2013 07:27 AM
Goodbye Reaven. Thanks for all the inspiration you've given me, and I feel guilty that I can't give you it back.

You had a good run.

Congrats Varn.
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soardlo is not online. soardlo
Joined: 24 Apr 2008
Total Posts: 19593
04 May 2013 07:29 AM
Farewell Reaven, while my time knowing you as leader of APN was short, you were in my eyes the best leader a group could have and a good friend.

The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning.
- Ivy Baker Priest
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OrbitalShock is not online. OrbitalShock
Joined: 08 Aug 2010
Total Posts: 337
04 May 2013 07:31 AM
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MimasCrater is not online. MimasCrater
Joined: 10 Mar 2011
Total Posts: 97
04 May 2013 07:31 AM
Goodbye Reaven. We will miss you, but you will be in the heart and soul of us all. HAIL REAVEN! HAIL ALVERSIA!
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bladexflame is not online. bladexflame
Joined: 04 Jul 2012
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04 May 2013 07:31 AM
Seeya.
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hellobluepeople is not online. hellobluepeople
Joined: 13 Feb 2010
Total Posts: 2383
04 May 2013 07:32 AM
Goodbye Reaven, you will be missed.

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FrostComet is not online. FrostComet
Joined: 29 Jul 2012
Total Posts: 6164
04 May 2013 07:33 AM
Farewell Reaven.

You may not remember me, but I served APN during Boba's era as a Group Officer.

I hope the group will be ensured to someone who will lead it very well.

Bye.
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Pragmatic is not online. Pragmatic
Joined: 23 Sep 2010
Total Posts: 12942
04 May 2013 07:33 AM
A man of honor will always be missed in my book.

Farewell, Reaven.

~Commander Pragmatic; El Inmortal Alteza
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hawkpainter is not online. hawkpainter
Joined: 28 May 2010
Total Posts: 2
04 May 2013 07:34 AM
Bye Reaven. You have been a good leader. I have never met you in-game, and im sorry for that but everyone says you are a good leader and i believe them. and also i can see how APN is going so well. Bye Reaven Good Luck at school. And also Good Luck Varnassi with this new task you are carrying on your shoulders.
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tttt7858 is not online. tttt7858
Joined: 18 Apr 2011
Total Posts: 1478
04 May 2013 07:36 AM
damn kids and their internet games
oh it's reaven.
goodbye, you were a pretty good clan leader.
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HailMario is not online. HailMario
Joined: 05 Oct 2012
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04 May 2013 07:37 AM
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danielmc12 is not online. danielmc12
Joined: 21 Mar 2011
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04 May 2013 07:39 AM
Goodbye, and good luck in medical school
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mrstupid1234 is not online. mrstupid1234
Joined: 30 Apr 2009
Total Posts: 560
04 May 2013 07:39 AM
Good luck in medical school Reaven!

All the best for the future.
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plouper is not online. plouper
Joined: 30 Jun 2010
Total Posts: 95
04 May 2013 07:40 AM
Goodbye, I've been in APN since the Boba era and you've always been the standing example of not power but that of respect somone who truly deserves whatever I can do and whatever i can try. YOu are truly one of the best of poeples and should forever be remberbed.
The names are forgotten there actions are negated but there effects are everlasting.
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crazyrobot18 is not online. crazyrobot18
Joined: 14 Jul 2011
Total Posts: 43
04 May 2013 07:40 AM
Bye! :(
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Bomatic is not online. Bomatic
Joined: 01 Jan 2012
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04 May 2013 07:40 AM
:(

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joeycoolio is not online. joeycoolio
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
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04 May 2013 07:42 AM
bye. ;c
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Whatshouldbewontbe is not online. Whatshouldbewontbe
Joined: 27 Feb 2013
Total Posts: 153
04 May 2013 07:45 AM
Gonna break the entire "omg dis is so sad" chain.
tl;dr
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Reaven is not online. Reaven
Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Total Posts: 9181
04 May 2013 07:46 AM
Always good to know there are some people who can't be bothered to read a short essay. They'll get sooooo far in life. Only the first two paragraphs are actually important.
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TheIrishPenguin is not online. TheIrishPenguin
Joined: 27 Sep 2011
Total Posts: 4993
04 May 2013 07:46 AM
Well. there goes a piece of ROBLOX history.

-Irish, quality without compromise-
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Sancuu is not online. Sancuu
Joined: 30 Dec 2012
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04 May 2013 07:47 AM
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alexthebloxer3 is not online. alexthebloxer3
Joined: 29 May 2010
Total Posts: 19748
04 May 2013 07:47 AM
Even if your quitting post was against everything I like in a post (not being pretentious, etc) it's a shame to see you go, even if I never had a chance to even talk with you most of the time.

Red leader signing out.
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